NOVA: What was your first impression of Machu Picchu? Ken Wright: When I arrived in 1994, my first visit ever, I was blown away by the view of Machu Picchu itself and also by the surrounding territory ...

The Inca civilization was one of the most vital societies in South America in terms of its cultural influence and legacy. Around from 1438 to 1533, the Incas began as a small tribe who steadily grew ...

The carpa uasi was the bottom level of this building; it originally ended to the left of the arch (near the right side of the floor level). The 15th-century structure survived because the church built ...

Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, with great history and culture. It’s often called the “historic capital” of the country, as it was the capital of the Inca Empire, until the Spanish conquest. The ...

This article is part of our Summer reads series. Visit the full collection for book lists, guest essays and more seasonal distractions. SPAIN’S CONQUEST of the Inca empire in the 16th century was ...

Exploring the belief systems of early cultures can be enlightening and transforming. Each offers unique perspective on how we can create environments that are in harmony with the natural forces. We ...